Current consultations
Establishing and upgrading powerlines, substations and other network infrastructure is vital to ensuring we provide a reliable electricity supply to our customers. Before committing to this type of work, third parties are invited to offer alternative non-network solutions.
Below is a list of projects that we are currently consulting on with the market. If you would like to submit a proposal for one of these projects, please email us. If you'd like to receive email notifications when new projects or notices are published, please register for Network planning updates.
Futher information about how we're managing the network can be found in our Distribution Annual Planning Report.
Distribution planning and regulatory consultation reports
The National Electricity Rules (the Rules) governs the operation of the National Energy Market. As a Distribution Network Service Provider, we're governed by these Rules. More information about the Rules can be found at the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) website.
We are required by the Rules to:
- Carry out forward planning to identify future network limitations
- Identify potential network and non-network solutions to address future network limitations
- Select and develop the most appropriate solution following the regulatory investment test applicable to that project.
Current consultations
Caloundra
| Report | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 5.9 mb) | We have prepared this Final Project Assessment Report in accordance with the requirements of clause 5.17.4(o) of the National Electricity Rules (NER). This report represents the final stage of the consultation process in relation to the application of the Regulatory Investment Test for Distribution (RIT-D) on potential credible options to address the identified need at Caloundra. | 22 Oct 2021 | N/A |
| Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 5.8 mb) | We published a Notice of a Non-network Options for the network constraints in the Caloundra area on 16 November 2020. An internal assessment had determined that a non-network solution can potentially meet the identified need or form a significant part of the solution. This is a Draft Project Assessment Report (DPAR), where we provide both technical and economic information about the internal options in accordance with the requirements of clause 5.17.4(i). Interested parties are invited to make comments or any submissions during the consultation period. The Final Project Assessment Report will be the next step in this RIT-D process. | 16 Aug 2021 | |
| Non-Network Options Report (PDF 7.3 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Caloundra supply area which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 11 Nov 2020 | 15 Feb 2021 |
Coomera-Pimpama Network Limitation
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 3.7 mb) | We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report outlining our conclusion to the RIT-D process and the option that we are proceeding with. | 7 Sep 2021 | |
| Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 3.7 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Coomera and Pimpama supply areas which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 4 May 2021 | 15 June 2021 |
| Non-Network Options Report (PDF 3.6 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Coomera and Pimpama supply areas which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 21 Sep 2020 | 21 Dec 2020 |
Feeder Limitations - 2021/22 Summer Peak
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request for proposal (PDF 322.3 kb) | We are seeking demand response or non-network solutions to help us manage network constraints and/or limitations during the summer peak demand period 2021/22 in various target areas. | 23 Apr 2021 | 30 Nov 21 |
Kallangur
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.6 mb) | We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report outlining the network option that we will take. | 3 Sep 2021 | |
| Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.4 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Kallangur supply area which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 8 Jun 2021 | 4pm on 9 Aug 2021 |
| Non-Network Options Report (PDF 2.1 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Kallangur supply area which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 8 Feb 2021 | 10 May 2021 |
Kilcoy
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1004.4 kb) | We are publishing our FPAR outlining the solution to address the network constraints in the Kilcoy supply area. | 26 Apr 2021 | 4pm on 21 May 2021 |
| Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 2.1 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Kilcoy supply area, which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 15 Jan 2021 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Non-Network Options Report (PDF 2.0 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Kilcoy supply area, which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 22 Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 |
Logan Village
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 3.6 mb) | We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report to address the network constraints in the Logan Village supply area. | 19 July 2021 | 4pm on 19 Aug 2021 |
| Draft Project Assessment Report (PDF 2.6 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Logan Village supply area. | 19 Mar 2021 | 4pm on 8 May 2021 |
| Non-Network Options Report (PDF 2.4 mb) | We are seeking information about possible solutions to address the network limitation in the Logan Village supply area which may be able to be provided by parties other than us. | 10 Aug 2020 | 20 Nov 2020 |
Maleny
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 2.1 mb) | We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report to address the network constraints in the Maleny supply area. | 27 Aug 2021 | 4pm on 27 Sep 2021 |
| Notice of No Non-Network Options (PDF 2.1 mb) | An internal assessment has determined that no non-network solutions can potentially meet the identified need or form a significant part of the solution for the network constraints in the Maleny network area. This Notice of No Non-Network Options is therefore published in accordance with rule 5.17.4(d) of the National Electricity Rules. | 13 Aug 2021 |
North Stradbroke Island
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.5 mb) | We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report to address the network constraints in the North Stradbroke Island supply area. | 21 May 2021 | 4pm on 20 Jun 2021 |
| Notice of No Non-Network Options (PDF 1.3 mb) | We are issuing this notice to declare that there are no credible non-network options to the proposed works to meet the identified need of maintaining a safe, sufficient and reliable supply to over 2,200 predominantly residential customers at Stradbroke Island Zone Substation. | 12 May 2021 |
Nudgee Zone Substation
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.2 mb) | Final Project Assessment Report to address the network constraints in the Nudgee supply area. | 20 Apr 2021 | 4pm on 20 May 2021 |
| Notice of No Non-Network Options (PDF 1.0 mb) | Maintain supply to customers and address 11kV switchgear reaching end-of-life. | 26 Sep 2019 | Oct 2023 |
Rosewood
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 1.9 mb) | We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report to address Reliability Requirements in the Rosewood Network Area. | 4 May 2022 | 4pm 4 Jun 2022 |
| Notice for no Non-Network Options Report (PDF 1.7 mb) | This notice is being issued by Energex Limited (Energex) to declare that there are no credible non-network options to the proposed works to meet the identified need of maintaining a safe, and reliable supply to customers at Rosewood Network Area. | 4 May 2022 |
West End
| Report type | Description | Date issued | Submission closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project Assessment Report (PDF 3.2 mb) | We are publishing our Final Project Assessment Report to address the network constraints in the West End supply area. | 27 Apr 2022 | 4pm on 27 May 2022 |
| Notice of No Non-Network Options (PDF 2.4 mb) | This notice is being issued by us to declare that there are no credible non-network options to the proposed works to meet the identified need of maintaining a safe, and reliable supply to customers at West End Zone Substation. | 27 Apr 2022 |
Closed consultations
View the Closed consultations webpage to see the list of Consultations that have now concluded.